The First Rule

The First Rule

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The First Rule is apparently an advice for survival. It recommends not to run or call for help in case of meeting a monster , but standing still and making no noise, in hopes that it might not notice the presence of a human and go away.[1]

It is unknown how much the First Rule is actually useful, or even if it is followed at all.

The First Rule is a case of title drop, where the title becomes a line in the story for effect. It is unknown whether the author chose the title from the First Rule or adapted the First Rule to fit the title.

Page 68 of the webcomic, where the First Rule was seen, is also the first glimpse of a monster.